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US Rescinds \$4 Billion in Funding for California High-Speed Rail

The US Department of Transportation rescinded \$4 billion in funding for California's high-speed rail project due to missed deadlines, budget shortfalls, and questionable ridership projections, prompting strong disagreement from California officials who point to continued progress on the project.

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Trump Ends Federal Funding for California High-Speed Rail

President Trump ended federal funding for California's High-Speed Rail project, citing a lack of progress and excessive costs; Transportation Secretary Duffy terminated approximately \$4 billion in unspent funds, arguing that the \$135 billion projected cost was excessive.

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China's High-Speed Rail Network Drives Service-Oriented Market Shift

China's 48,000-kilometer high-speed rail network, representing 70 percent of the global total, is shifting towards a service-oriented model, creating opportunities for companies like Knorr-Bremse, which is expanding its presence and local sourcing in China to meet the growing demand for digital upgr...

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Earthquake Early Warning System Deployed on Rome-Naples High-Speed Rail

Italy's high-speed rail line between Rome and Naples now features a new earthquake early warning system operational since May 3, 2025, resulting from a collaboration between Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, Japan's RTRI, and the University of Naples Federico II; the system successfully halted trains durin...

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China's High-Speed Rail: A Global Infrastructure Model

As of March 22, 2025, China's high-speed rail network, exceeding 48,000 kilometers, connects 97% of cities over 500,000, impacting global connectivity and infrastructure through technology transfer and export to over 40 countries, as highlighted at the 12th World High-Speed Rail Congress in Beijing.

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New High-Speed Rail Line Approved for Hamburg-Hannover, Despite Minister's Prior Opposition

Germany approved a new high-speed rail line between Hamburg and Hannover, addressing the current line's 147% capacity and projected future increases. The project, running through Finance Minister Klingbeil's district, aims to improve regional connectivity and reduce travel times by 2029, after overc...

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High-Speed Rail vs. Air Travel: Lifecycle Emissions Analysis Reveals Surprising Results

Ineco's CarbonTrack360 tool reveals that while high-speed rail operation is much cleaner than air travel, the construction phase produces far more emissions; however, with high passenger numbers, rail's accumulated emissions per passenger become lower than air travel's within years, varying by route...

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China's High-Speed Rail: A Global Leader Driving Economic Growth

China's 48,000-kilometer high-speed rail network, comprising 70 percent of the global total, connects 97 percent of cities over 500,000, driving a shift to a rail services market and stimulating related sectors, as reported by Knorr-Bremse executive Jonathan Paddison at the UIC World Congress in Bei...

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High-Speed Rail in Europe: An Unsustainable Project

A proposed Europe-wide high-speed rail network, while seemingly green and modern, is deemed economically and ecologically unsustainable due to its high cost (€20-50 million/km) and limited CO2 emission reduction (2-15% of aviation emissions), with alternative solutions like sustainable aviation fuel...

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International Delegates Praise China's Smart High-Speed Railway

Over 270 delegates from more than 20 countries and international organizations lauded China's Beijing-Zhangjiakou High-Speed Railway on July 11, 2025, praising its 350 km/h speed, comfort, and advanced smart technologies, including AI and the Beidou navigation system, that have improved efficiency a...

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China's High-Speed Rail: A Global Model for Development and Connectivity

China's high-speed rail network, spanning over 48,000 kilometers, connects 97 percent of cities with populations exceeding 500,000, serving as a global model for infrastructure development and driving international collaboration, showcased at the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing.

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China to Share High-Speed Rail Technology Globally

At the 12th UIC World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing announced China's commitment to sharing its high-speed rail technology and expertise globally, emphasizing collaboration and technological exchange, while showcasing the world's fastest train, the CR450,...

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